Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cup white wine; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned diced; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 8 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, finely chopped; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil
2 large carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup white wine
28 ounces tomatoes, canned diced
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, finely chopped
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Cook the carrots, onion, celery, bell peppers, oregano, thyme, basil, bay leaves and parsley until softened, 15 minutes.
3
Add the wine and reduce by half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, cayenne and black pepper.
5
Add the water.
6
Simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 45 minutes.
7
Puree the soup in batches and return to the saucepan.
8
Blend the butter and flour together with your fingertips.
9
Whisk the mixture into the pureed soup and bring to a boil.
10
Add the shrimp, cream and hot pepper sauce and bring to a simmer (do not boil).
11
Cook 1 to 2 minutes more until shrimp just turn opaque.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup olive oil, 2 large carrots, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 4 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Bisque

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